Tigerland And Other Unintended Destinations

As a student at film school, Eric Dinerstein never dreamed he would become a leading conservation biologist, let alone one who would traverse jungles at the base of the Himalaya or study bats in Costa Rica. Yet thanks to some inspiring teachers, he has travelled to these and other remote corners of the Earth to defend rare species and their threatened habitats. Tigerland and Other Unintended Destinations takes readers on Dinerstein’s unlikely journey to conservation’s frontiers: from research on snow leopards in Kashmir to the Galapagos Islands, to recent expeditions as Chief Scientist at the World Wildlife Fund. The author’s witty voice brings home the importance of saving these unique landscapes, as he transforms each of these places from a name on a map to an exhilarating destination populated by wondrous creatures. In every adventure, Dinerstein is joined by spirited scientists, activists and volunteers who share his mission; a cast of free-spirited characters uncommonly committed to -- and remarkably successful at -- preserving slices of the Earth’s natural heritage. Tigerland’s message is clear: individuals make all the difference. Dinerstein’s experiences urge us to not just marvel at what we see, but to join in efforts to sustain the planet’s exquisite design.